There are 12 people who have volunteered to work on Saturday and 9 for Sunday.
Thanks to all those who have offered to help this weekend.
For everyone else, please keep in mind that additional help will likely be required next weekend, if we are going to get the docks in as quickly as we can once the water recedes.
Check back here for progress as we prepare for Summer 2008!
Friday, May 9, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Work Party Required for This Weekend
The Goal for this weekend, as indicated by the Director of Berths & Docks, Hugh Scarth; "will be to compete the assembly of the docks into "A", "B", "C" Docks."
The plan is to have 4-6 people to run the whalers and others to help with repairs to damaged docks.
Hugh is suggesting a 9 AM start time.
Please let me know when you would be able to assist - Saturday or Sunday.
greg.colpitts@gmail.com
The plan is to have 4-6 people to run the whalers and others to help with repairs to damaged docks.
Hugh is suggesting a 9 AM start time.
Please let me know when you would be able to assist - Saturday or Sunday.
greg.colpitts@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Water Rising
According to the River Forecast, water levels will continue to rise in the Quispamsis-Saint John district for the next two days. The forecast does not go beyond that. By Thursday the water level is expected to be 0.5 m below 2005 levels. We will have to wait until Wednesday to find out if it has peaked or not.
I see that a number of boats have been moved at the club as of 6:00 PM this evening. For those who haven't made it down, the water is over parts of the paved road to the club at high tide.
It should also be noted that there are some small boats / dingys that could be floating when the water goes up. In fact there is one wooden boat upside down that is fully surrounded by the river water.
***Please stay tuned for updates on the potential need for work parties for the weekend. ***
River Watch Web Links:
Actual and Forecast Water Levels - http://www.gnb.ca/public/Riverwatch/levels-e.asp
Historic Water Levels (1962-2005) - http://www.gnb.ca/public/Riverwatch/charts-e.asp
I see that a number of boats have been moved at the club as of 6:00 PM this evening. For those who haven't made it down, the water is over parts of the paved road to the club at high tide.
It should also be noted that there are some small boats / dingys that could be floating when the water goes up. In fact there is one wooden boat upside down that is fully surrounded by the river water.
***Please stay tuned for updates on the potential need for work parties for the weekend. ***
River Watch Web Links:
Actual and Forecast Water Levels - http://www.gnb.ca/public/Riverwatch/levels-e.asp
Historic Water Levels (1962-2005) - http://www.gnb.ca/public/Riverwatch/charts-e.asp
Friday, April 25, 2008
Weekend - April 26 & 27 - WORK POSTPONED!
!!! WORK POSTPONED !!!
With the high water levels, Hugh (Director - Berths & Docks) has decided that we should postpone work for one week.
For next weekend - May 3 & 4 - we need an additional 9 people each day to plan to assist (12 people are required per day to make things run smoothly). The foreman for each day is:
Saturday, May 3 - Michel Sanscartier
Sunday, May 4 - Hugh Scarth
Remember that if you help out, we will provide lunch.
You can email email me at greg.colpitts@gmail.com if you can help - I will add you to the list and when we fill the quota, I'll put a post on the Blog.
RYC is a volunteer club - we can't operate without you!!! Thanks in advance for your help.
Greg Colpitts
Vice-commodore
With the high water levels, Hugh (Director - Berths & Docks) has decided that we should postpone work for one week.
For next weekend - May 3 & 4 - we need an additional 9 people each day to plan to assist (12 people are required per day to make things run smoothly). The foreman for each day is:
Saturday, May 3 - Michel Sanscartier
Sunday, May 4 - Hugh Scarth
Remember that if you help out, we will provide lunch.
You can email email me at greg.colpitts@gmail.com if you can help - I will add you to the list and when we fill the quota, I'll put a post on the Blog.
RYC is a volunteer club - we can't operate without you!!! Thanks in advance for your help.
Greg Colpitts
Vice-commodore
RYC News - Re-launched for 2008
Hi everyone.
With all the work needed to be done, and the challenges in keeping in touch with membership, I'm going to make an effort to keep you up to date on what is happening and what help we need (and when).
Feel free to send feedback to me or leave a response here.
Greg
Vice-commodore
With all the work needed to be done, and the challenges in keeping in touch with membership, I'm going to make an effort to keep you up to date on what is happening and what help we need (and when).
Feel free to send feedback to me or leave a response here.
Greg
Vice-commodore
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Commodore's Message
May 29, 2007
The major project undertaken to repair the wharf, and the construction of a breakwater has now been completed. The project was designed to protect our harbour. We now have a much safer environment for our boats, summertime activities of the members, and organizations using the premises.
We have been able to meet our target, and welcome our new members to a great year of boating. Dock space has been provided to everyone that has requested it for the first time in many years.
Our Green Committee will be making landscape changes to the property, and will be busy planting flowers, new trees and shrubs with the help of a number of volunteers. If you are interested in contributing some of your time, knowledge and energy towards this worthwhile endeavour please contact Gordon Foster. Our Green Committee has also taken on the responsibility of ensuring safe and appropriate disposal of all hazardous waste. The protection of our environment is important to us.
OPEN HOUSE:
To celebrate our 100 year anniversary, and the grand opening of the Rothesay Wharf and Breakwater at the Rothesay Yacht Club, we will be having an open house at the Club the afternoon of June 24th, 2007 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 3:00 p.m. Residents of Rothesay and surrounding communities are invited to participate. Refreshments of water, soft drinks and light snacks will be served. Some members of our club will make their boats available for viewing and take visitors for a trip on the river should there be an interest to do so.
We will be having our RYC Open Race the morning of Sunday June 24th with a Skippers meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. The race will start at 10:30 a.m. with the last boat to be finished by 12:30 p.m.
There will be Junior Sailing and Adult Sailing lesson demonstrations and instruction in knots tying used in boating activities will be offered. We will have a raffle for a two hour sail, RYC shirts and hats as prices.
Our club members, and our guests, are asked to please bring a donation of a non-perishable food item as a contribution to the food bank. A container will be placed in the club house to receive your donation.
Thank you, and have a great safe boating year!
Maria J. L. Tait
Commodore
The major project undertaken to repair the wharf, and the construction of a breakwater has now been completed. The project was designed to protect our harbour. We now have a much safer environment for our boats, summertime activities of the members, and organizations using the premises.
We have been able to meet our target, and welcome our new members to a great year of boating. Dock space has been provided to everyone that has requested it for the first time in many years.
Our Green Committee will be making landscape changes to the property, and will be busy planting flowers, new trees and shrubs with the help of a number of volunteers. If you are interested in contributing some of your time, knowledge and energy towards this worthwhile endeavour please contact Gordon Foster. Our Green Committee has also taken on the responsibility of ensuring safe and appropriate disposal of all hazardous waste. The protection of our environment is important to us.
OPEN HOUSE:
To celebrate our 100 year anniversary, and the grand opening of the Rothesay Wharf and Breakwater at the Rothesay Yacht Club, we will be having an open house at the Club the afternoon of June 24th, 2007 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 3:00 p.m. Residents of Rothesay and surrounding communities are invited to participate. Refreshments of water, soft drinks and light snacks will be served. Some members of our club will make their boats available for viewing and take visitors for a trip on the river should there be an interest to do so.
We will be having our RYC Open Race the morning of Sunday June 24th with a Skippers meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. The race will start at 10:30 a.m. with the last boat to be finished by 12:30 p.m.
There will be Junior Sailing and Adult Sailing lesson demonstrations and instruction in knots tying used in boating activities will be offered. We will have a raffle for a two hour sail, RYC shirts and hats as prices.
Our club members, and our guests, are asked to please bring a donation of a non-perishable food item as a contribution to the food bank. A container will be placed in the club house to receive your donation.
Thank you, and have a great safe boating year!
Maria J. L. Tait
Commodore
Monday, May 28, 2007
Dock Space Available in Rothesay, NB
RYC currently has two protected berths available to existing or new members.
Both are end-on. One is for a boat with a maximum beam of 10 feet. The second is for a boat with a maximum beam of 12 feet. Depth of water would be a minimum of 10-12 feet.
If you are interested, please contact our membership Director, Anne Kinch-Finney (h) 506 849-7611
Both are end-on. One is for a boat with a maximum beam of 10 feet. The second is for a boat with a maximum beam of 12 feet. Depth of water would be a minimum of 10-12 feet.
If you are interested, please contact our membership Director, Anne Kinch-Finney (h) 506 849-7611
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